Etihad Airways is preparing to end Airbus A380 operations on its Abu Dhabi–Toronto route. The airline’s final scheduled A380 flight to Toronto is expected to take place on January 18, 2027, with Airbus A350-1000 aircraft scheduled to take over the route from January 19.
The aircraft change will reduce seating capacity from 486 to 371 passengers, representing a decrease of approximately 24%. The airline will also discontinue The Residence on the Toronto route, its exclusive A380 accommodation featuring a private bedroom, living room and shower. Business Class capacity will decrease from 70 to 44 seats.
Etihad Airways began operating the A380 on its Toronto route in June 2025 after transferring the aircraft from its New York JFK service.
In addition to Toronto, the airline will also discontinue A380 operations on its Singapore route, with the final scheduled flight expected on January 10, 2027.
However, Etihad Airways has no plans to retire its entire A380 fleet. The aircraft will continue serving selected destinations in 2027, including London, Bangkok, Paris and Tokyo.
